Regional survey links religion with strong sense of communityReligious ties play a big role in getting Americans to participate in a wide ALSO SEE:How Study Measured Community ConnectionsSocial Connections: a Scorecard for 40 Regions range of social activities, including giving, volunteering, and…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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A Better Chance (Boston): Appointed Darnita R. Killian, dean of students at Emory U. (Atlanta), to be executive director. This organization provides educational and career opportunities to talented minority youths across the nation. Africare (Washington): Appointed Myron Golden, a senior associate…
Following are summaries of recent reports by the Council of Better Business Bureaus’ Philanthropic Advisory Service. This private organization reports on whether charities meet standards for fund raising, governance, financial management, and public information. The service does not approve or…
Interest Rates for Planned Gifts
Following are the interest rates, provided by the Internal Revenue Service, for computing charitable deductions for charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and some other deferred gifts. March 2001 6.2% February 6.2% January 6.8% December 2000 7.0% November 7.2% October…
Large Grants of 2000: a Sampling
From the issue dated Thursday, February 22, 2001 ALSO SEE: The 2001 Foundation Giving Survey: Search the survey database and browse additional data. Big Funds See a Dip in Assets How The Chronicle Conducted Its Survey on Foundations Grant recipient Amount Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Seattle)…
How Much Foundations Plan to Give in 2001
From the issue dated Thursday, February 22, 2001 ALSO SEE: The 2001 Foundation Giving Survey: Search the survey database and browse additional data. Big Funds See a Dip in Assets How The Chronicle Conducted Its Survey on Foundations 2001 budget Percentage change from 2000 Arnold and Mabel Beckman…
The following awards have been presented for work in leadership and volunteerism. Leadership. The Heinz Family Foundation (Pittsburgh) has announced the recipients of its 2000 Heinz Awards, which recognize outstanding leaders in five areas. Each recipient receives an unrestricted $250,000 prize.…
Plan to Repeal Tax Draws New Critics
By GRANT WILLIAMSMore than 100 wealthy Americans -- including George Soros, David Rockefeller Jr., and William H. Gates Sr., the father of Microsoft founder Bill Gates -- have signed a petition that urges Congress not to repeal the estate tax, in part, they say, because without the tax incentive…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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Religious Groups Cite New Law in Range of Local Zoning Disputes
By DEBRA E. BLUMIn Colorado Springs, three religious organizations are taking legal steps to make sure that a new homeless shelter is built. Their complaint: City residents who have sued the city to block the shelter are limiting the charities’ free exercise of religion. In New Jersey, an…
By Debra E. Blum
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